Education for Library Cataloging - Paperback / softback

Examine cataloging and classification training programs around the worl
Education for Library Cataloging: International Perspectives examines the global development of educational programs for cataloging and classification in the library and information field. Library school faculty and professional librarians from more than 20 countries discuss a wide range of topics, including formal school and continuing education of catalog librarians, education and training for paraprofessional staff in cataloging and technical services, changes in library school programs, and metadata and information organization instruction
Faculty members and seasoned librarians from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East present case studies and overviews of library and information school programs, bibliographies of cited works in both Western and non-Western language literature, and plenty of helpful tables and charts. Articles presented in Education for Library Cataloging: International Perspectives are organized geographically to make it easier to check which countries are covered in each region, and to determine regional similarities and differences. Political, historical, cultural, religious, and linguistic factors were also considered to demonstrate the wide range of educational efforts and programs to cultivate cataloging professionals all over the world
Topics examined in Education for Library Cataloging: International Perspectives include* education and training development for librarians in the University of Botswana Librar* the library science school curricula in the Cross River State of Nigeri* the training of students in cataloging via distant education in South Afric* education programs in Chin* the education for knowledge organization (including cataloging and classification) in Indi* the current status of cataloging education in Japa* on the job training of catalog librarians in South Kore* the education for cataloging in Australi* how catalog librarians are trained in Germany and Austri* recent changes to the library education system in Polan* a critical study of cataloging instruction within the library and information science programs in Spai* a recent survey of graduate education and training for cataloging and classification in the United Kingdo* an overview of the education for cataloging and classification in Mexic* the current status of cataloging and classification education in Egyp* recent changes to cataloging teaching in Israe* the continuing education for catalogers in Saudi Arabia* and much moreMany of the articles presented in Education for Library Cataloging: International Perspectives document the initial efforts to introduce education for cataloging in particular countries, including Egypt and Japan. This book is an invaluable resource for library and information school educators, administrators, and students.